You may have been asked to provide a “certified copy” of a document to other solicitors, or to Government departments, for example.  A “Certified Copy”  is an exact copy of an original document, countersigned by a solicitor to confirm that it is identical to the original. The wording of the certification will depend on the precise requirements of those asking you to provide it.

Magara Law can assist with most certification requests, and we will need to know exactly what wording you require us to use. Our fees will depend upon the wording of the certification required, as well as the number of pages that need to be certified. It is best to speak to us first to make an appointment and give a quotation for the cost.  

As an indication, our fee to certify a copy of a utility bill, bank statement or driver's licence is normally £10, whilst a copy of the ID page of a passport would be £20. Where we are witnessing signatures on a document, fees start from £5 and where we are verifying the authenticity of an original document like a degree certificate, prices normally start from £40.